For the fifth year in a row, an annual study conducted by the research company Kantar has recognised Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) as being the Latvian institution of higher education with the best reputation. Respondents valued how highly diplomas from RSU are rated in the labour market, the high quality of education and being able to learn the practical knowledge and skills required to work in their specialty.
On Tuesday, 1 June, Professor Aigars Pētersons, the Rector of Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU), welcomed Jānis Grasis as the newly elected Dean of the Faculty of Law. He also expressed his thanks and gratitude to Prof. Andrejs Vilks who lead the Faculty of Law for many years.
Prof. (Dr. iur.) Andrejs Vilks
Until very recently, it was believed that people’s behaviour could only be changed by providing them with information. It was hoped that this would suffice to change their attitudes and behaviour. We all know we have to eat healthy and exercise, but does this mean we do it? ‘Behaviour change communication is a complex concept that covers not only an individual’s desire and motivations, but also includes influences from the social and physical environment, the actions of legislators, community support and other factors.
Una Aleksandra Bērziņa-Čerenkova, Head of the China Studies Centre at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) and Head of the Political Science doctoral study programme, has become a visiting researcher at the well-known King's College London.
Jānis Grasis, the Dean of the Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) Faculty of Law, assesses the forced landing of an aircraft at Minsk National Airport from the point of view of international law.
The last year has brought changes to many areas in our lives. This naturally also includes education and how we think about studying.
The mentor workshop will teach all new mentors their tasks and responsibilities as a mentor of an international student joining RSU this autumn.
Connect with the students before they arrive and serve as a cultural bridge and an advisor to new students in their first study semester. Gget to know other cultures and establish contacts and friendships with people from different countries. The mentor workshops (Zoom) will take place on 15 and 30 June at 15:00 GMT+2.
On 28 May, Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) organised the second collective vaccination drive against COVID-19. Both local and international students shared their views on why they chose to get the vaccine against COVID-19.
Let's be responsible and protect ourselves and others!
Dear colleagues and students!
Despite the restrictions in place due to COVID-19, we at Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) have still tried to ensure a high-quality study process by making use of modern digital technologies. Unfortunately, the possibility to study on-site has been limited for 14 months now.
